CVE-2025-27898

Name: CVE-2025-27898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-17T20:22:01.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-27898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0	Interim Fix 002

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27898?

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

How severe is CVE-2025-27898?

CVE-2025-27898 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-27898?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST